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Louisville City Council Meeting December 17, 2002 Page 8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Simmons reported there would be a closing with the Town of Superior on the purchase of water rights on Friday, December 20, 2002. He reported the closing on the 1.6-acre Smethills property on Spruce Street was Friday, December 13, 2002. That property has been added to the open space inventory. He reviewed a letter sent to AT & T Broadband, relative to their proposed closure of the local office. The letter voices the City's objection to the proposed closure and outlines their Franchise Agreement with the City, which specifies a local office. Simmons asked Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd to update Council on the success of Workman's Compensation plan. Deputy City Manager Boyd reported that 2002 was a very good year for the City. She explained losses were down, and the City received a dividend check for $32,521. She noted the Human Resources Department has worked diligently to put the City on the top tier of rates, to receive the lowest rates possible. She recognized Human Resource Manager Jane Turk for her work. Simmons recognized the work of the Employees Safety Committee. He explained the committee is made up of one employee from every department that works on safety issues throughout the City. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Sisk explained some citizens have voiced concern relative to the single bid process of the inline rink. He asked City Attorney Light to review the matter to ensure the City ordinance has been followed. City Attorney Light stated the purchasing policies of the City do allow for sole source procurement under certain criteria. The decision has been delegated to the City Manager. With respect to the inline skating project, the Land Management Department has sent notice to the City Manager as required, stating the justification for the sole source purchase. The next step is for the City Manager to complete a review and make a determination as to whether sole source purchase has been clearly justified under those procedures. He explained the contract authorized is a design/bid contract, and certain components of the contract will be through a public bid process. He noted as a transitional item to the Home Rule Charter, Council should look at all the bidding requirements. Sisk asked Light if the memorandum should have been submitted prior to Council action on the contract. Light explained under the purchasing policies, there is not a particular role for Council in making the determination that the sole source purchase is justified. He noted Council must approve the appropriation and the contract.